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Asia news — August 4, 2026

Publications tagged with Asia published on August 4, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

11 publications

  2. WorldAsia

    Hundreds of Ancient Geoglyphs Discovered in Amazon Rainforest

    Archaeologists have discovered 396 previously unknown geoglyphs - giant land drawings of ancient Indian civilization - in the Brazilian states of Acre and Amazonas. These geometric earth structures, carved into the ground with earth mounds and trenches, are thousands of years old and point to the existence of complex societies in the tropical forest before European arrival. The study, published in Nature, shows circles, squares, and other geometric figures under the forest canopy, with some formations dating back to between 600 BC and 850 AD. Researchers believe these structures were used for festivities, political occasions, ceremonies, dance, music, and competitions.
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  3. ScienceAsia

    Aramco Bypasses Hormuz Crisis with East-West Pipeline

    Saudi Aramco's CEO Amin Nasser reports a 42% jump in second-quarter profit, attributing it to the company's ability to reroute crude around the Strait of Hormuz via its East-West pipeline. The ongoing geopolitical crisis has cut shipping through the strait to a tenth of pre-conflict levels, causing the biggest supply shock in history. Aramco has benefited from its operational structure and converted the supply route, while also optimizing the flexibility of the East-West pipeline. The company has maintained business continuity and capitalized on its diverse asset base, including storage capacity and export terminals.
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  4. SocietyAsia

    Peru's August 6th Holiday: Battle of Junín Commemoration and Workers' Rights

    On August 6th, Peru commemorates the Battle of Junín, a decisive event in its independence process. Workers in both public and private sectors have a mandatory paid rest on this day. Those who work without a compensatory rest day have the right to triple pay, consisting of holiday remuneration, work done payment, and a 100% surcharge. Employers must comply with these labor rights, risking serious fines for non-compliance.
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  7. WorldRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Moldova Investigates Issuance of Visas to Taliban Delegation

    A delegation from Afghanistan's Ministry of Agriculture, led by the Taliban, received entry visas to Moldova. The visit was initiated by local agricultural producers seeking humanitarian exports to Afghanistan. However, the Moldovan government ordered an investigation into the issuance of visas and invitations, stating that there will be no official meetings or contacts with the delegation. Moldova does not recognize the Taliban government and adheres to international sanctions.
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  8. SocietyCorruptionTrialPenaltyAsia

    Closure of Investigation in Pape Cheikh Diallo Case

    The judicial investigation involving Pape Cheikh Diallo and 87 others has been closed by the Pikine-Guédiawaye High Court. The accused face charges including criminal association, voluntary transmission of HIV/AIDS, unnatural acts, endangerment of others' lives, money laundering, and drug-related offenses. The case is now moving towards the settlement phase, with the public prosecutor's office expected to formulate its requisitions before the investigating judge renders an order.
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  9. WorldAsia

    Motorcycle Sales Surge in Colombia and Argentina

    Motorcycle sales have been booming in Colombia and Argentina. In Colombia, July 2026 saw a record-breaking 131,936 new motorcycles registered, a 17.59% increase from the same period last year and a 22.83% increase from June 2026. Bajaj led the market with 21,898 registrations, followed by Suzuki and AKT. In Argentina, motorcycle sales grew by 30.4% year-on-year, with 71,217 units registered in July. Honda led the market with a comfortable margin, followed by Gilera and Motomel.
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  10. ScienceAsia

    ALES/2 Results Announcement Date

    Candidates of the 2026-ALES/2 exam are awaiting the announcement of their results. The exam, which consisted of 100 questions (50 numerical and 50 verbal), concluded on an unspecified date. The exam schedule published by ÖSYM includes details about the result announcement date. Candidates are eager to know when they can access their scores and how to do so. Additionally, they are curious about when the question booklet and answer key will be published and how to view them.
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  11. WorldAsia

    Apple Pay Launches in the Philippines

    Apple Pay has expanded to the Philippines, allowing iPhone and Apple Watch users to make contactless payments using supported debit and credit cards added to the Wallet app. Users can add eligible cards from banks such as UnionBank, GoTyme, Metrobank, and Chinabank, which are verified via SMS or phone call. Apple Pay is already functional at retail locations like Starbucks and 7-Eleven. Apple's website will soon list participating banks in the Philippines.
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